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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.45, 312.40 and 98.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.45, 312.40 and 98.70 is: 147.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.45 : 312.40 = 98.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.45/312.40 = 98.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.45x = 312.40 × 98.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.45x = 30,833.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,833.88/208.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.92

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